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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,615.23, 968,231.36 and 379,327.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,615.23, 968,231.36 and 379,327.61 is: 523,473.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,615.23 : 968,231.36 = 379,327.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,615.23/968,231.36 = 379,327.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,615.23x = 968,231.36 × 379,327.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,615.23x = 367,276,888,239.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,276,888,239.79/701,615.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,473.37

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